A countryside feel in the city.
About Remote Corner
Remote Corner Bed and Breakfast is a family owned and run establishment tucked away in a gorgeous garden setting in Parkview. It is just minutes from downtown Johannesburg, Braamfontein, Parktown and Rosebank. The most frequently heard guests' comment is; we had no idea that one could find a place like this in Johannesburg.
Garden cottage · Self-catering · Sleeps 2
A charming, artistic country style cottage; simple and white. The sensitive recent renovation has retained some original antique fittings and added modern touches. It has a double bed, compact kitchenette and sparkling bathroom with shower. It opens onto a patio. It can also be self-catering if required.
Garden cottage · Sleeps 2
A charming, country style cottage; simple tasteful and white. The architect inspired renovation retained some original antique fittings and added modern touches. It has a double bed, fridge and microwave and sparkling white bathroom with shower. It opens onto a patio.
Family cottage · Self-catering · Sleeps 4
Rose Cottage is a large sunny cottage with a bedroom with a queen bed and en-suite bathroom and shower. In addition, there is an open plan living room with two single beds (and we can also add an extra bed if required). Rose Cottage has a sitting room with two couches and a comfortable desk for working. There is a kitchenette with a sink, microwave, hot plate, electric frying pan, toaster, fridge, crockery and cutlery. There is also a dining table and seating for four. Rose Cottage is suitable for families, or friends sharing, and can be self-catering if required.
Furnished 3-bedroom house · Private pool
This is a fully furnished three-bedroom house. The main bedroom has original bay windows and a queen bed with a beautiful large en-suite bathroom. There is a spacious bedroom with two single beds and a third bedroom with a double bed. The second bathroom has a bath. There is a lounge and dining room with a fireplace; they open onto a patio with a private garden and swimming pool. A fully equipped kitchen, including a washing machine and dishwasher. Private garden and pool. Pet friendly by arrangement. Perfect for relocations, holidays or families and friends sharing and longer stays.
Garden room · Sleeps 2
A quaint garden room with a double bed and en-suite bathroom with shower although it is small, it is cozy and very popular, and an excellent rate for such a sought-after location.
Garden room · Twin beds
This charming sunny room has original lead light windows and opens onto the garden. It has twin beds. It is furnished in a classic style with mahogany antiques. For your convenience, there are tea / coffee making facilities and a small fridge and microwave The en-suite bathroom has an original Victorian bath with a shower extension.
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Long stays & relocations
Moving to Johannesburg, renovating at home, or here on a contract? The Corner House is a fully furnished three-bedroom home with a private garden and swimming pool, a fireplace, and a full kitchen with a washing machine and dishwasher. Pets are welcome by arrangement.
Our self-catering cottages, The Coal Shed and Rose Cottage, suit a single traveller, a couple or a small family for longer stays. Every room has wifi, the property runs on solar power, and parking is free and on site. Ask us about weekly and monthly rates.
The neighbourhood
Parkview is a quiet, tree-lined suburb between Zoo Lake, Emmarentia and Parktown. From Remote Corner you can walk to the cafés on Tyrone Avenue, Zoo Lake and Parkview Golf Club, and Rosebank, Braamfontein and the city centre are a short drive away.
Good to know
Yes. The Corner House is a fully furnished three-bedroom house with its own garden, swimming pool, fireplace and full kitchen, available for short stays, relocations and longer lets.
The Coal Shed, Rose Cottage and The Corner House can all be self-catering. The other rooms have tea and coffee facilities, and most have a fridge and microwave.
Yes. Ask us about longer stays through the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Remote Corner runs on solar power.
There is free parking on the property. Pets are welcome in The Corner House by arrangement.
Tyrone Avenue's cafés and shops, Zoo Lake and Parkview Golf Club are within walking distance. Johannesburg Zoo, Emmarentia Dam, the Johannesburg Botanical Garden, Rosebank, Parktown, Wits University and Braamfontein are a short drive away.
Location
Parkview, Johannesburg, 2193
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